Features/Interviews
Egypt’s workers: On the political precipice
May 1, 2011
Egypt’s workers: On the political precipice
“We joined [the union] because our rights are lost,” says Fahmy Adel Fahmy, a member of the Independent Bakers’ Union.…
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood selects hawkish leaders
April 30, 2011
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood selects hawkish leaders
In its first meeting since 1995, the Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council on Saturday announced the leaders of its would-be political…
Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions
April 29, 2011
Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions
At least a dozen independent unions have sprung up following Egypt's 18-day uprising, forming the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade…
Gulf Arab rulers tense over Egypt’s policy shifts
April 27, 2011
Gulf Arab rulers tense over Egypt’s policy shifts
Dubai--At a recent conference in Abu Dhabi, a confidant of the emirate's crown prince vented his frustration over the downfall…
Egyptians find their voice after years of repression
April 27, 2011
Egyptians find their voice after years of repression
For decades, authoritarian rule and police brutality ensured the only voice heard from Egypt was that of its leaders. Since…
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
April 26, 2011
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
The military is widely credited with securing the fall of the Mubarak regime by placing pressure on the president to…
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight
April 24, 2011
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight
When the public prosecutor indicted six people on corruption charges for the deal that sells Egyptian gas to Israel, it…
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
April 24, 2011
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
The difference between ultras and casual soccer fans is simple but crucial.
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
April 21, 2011
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is seen as the center for much of the political corruption, profiteering, nepotism, and negligence…
Recovering assets after Mubarak’s arrest
April 21, 2011
Recovering assets after Mubarak’s arrest
Egyptians rejoiced at the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak and sons Alaa and Gamal. Many cheered at the charges…